ABOUT ME
DANIELE LOVATO FILMMAKER & TV
DANIELE LOVATO FILMMAKER & TV
Filmmaker, Director & Director of Photography
Born in Verona in 1990, cinema has been my teacher since childhood—showing me magic, love, loss, hope, and resilience, capturing the full spectrum of human emotion in a single story.
My creative vision is deeply driven by music. As a multi-instrumentalist and drummer with roots ranging from electronic to rock, blues, funk, and jazz, I compose soundscapes that bring my visual stories to life.
I honed my craft in cinematography through the Shane Hurlbut Academy and the ARRI Academy, combining a strong artistic background with a solid education in Business Economics, Marketing, Digital Marketing, IoT, and AI.
With a decade of experience in major Italian television and film productions, I specialize in dynamic camera work and advanced visual technology. My technical and creative expertise includes:
Camera & Stabilization: Steadicam Operator, Jimmy Jib Operator, Camera Car Operator, Gimbal Operator, Open Water Underwater Operator.
Visual Technology: Video Mapping Specialist, LED Wall & Virtual Production Technician.
Direction & Digital Content: Live Director, Junior Director for short films and commercials, Junior Director of Photography (DoP), and Content Creator for social media and digital strategy.
Broadcasting & Industry Experience (10+ Years)
Broadcast, Cinema & Live Events: Over a decade of hands-on experience working with major television networks (Rai, Sky, Mediaset), TV shows, documentaries, and large-scale live/corporate events as a Live Camera Director, Camera Operator, and Video Mapping Technician.
Cinematography, Camera Operating & Special Equipment
Camera & Special Rig Operator: Steadicam, Gimbal, Drones, Camera Dobbies, Jimmy Jib, and Technocrane.
Action & Extreme Motion Shooting: Dynamic Camera Car operating, driving sports cars and motorcycles on set, and high-speed action tracking.
Underwater Shooting: Certified Open Water Scuba Diver camera operator.
Specialized Training: Advanced courses completed at ARRI Academy and Shane Hurlbut’s Filmmaker Academy.
Advanced Technology & Post-Production
Virtual Production & Video Mapping: LED Wall setup and management for Virtual Production, stage projection, and advanced video mapping.
Post-Production: Video Editing, Color Correction & Grading, Sound Design, and Music Composition.
Emerging Tech: Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT technologies into visual workflows and creative production processes.
Production Management, Business & Logistics
Marketing & Business Management: Academic/specialized background in Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Business Management tailored to the media industry.
Production Operations: Budgeting, team management, permits, legal/administrative workflow, and location scouting.
Heavy Vehicle Logistics: Holder of a Category C Commercial Driving License for heavy production vehicle transport.